Students will be capable of identifying, harvesting, and processing edible plants in Western Canada . They will also understand the history of use  , name and associations of each plant covered. Students will further be equipped to know what plants to avoid due to toxicity [look-a-likes ], potential for allergy, and possible toxicity. Essential Latin root words will be explained and discussed in a fun and accurate manner. Parental or guardian guidance is required if learners are actively foraging and utilizing this knowledge. There are inherent and potential hazards including but not limited to allergic reaction, asthma triggers, dangerous climate and terrain , potential deadly lookalikes, not following proper preparations , wild animals and other unknown hazards. 

I have foraged since childhood and have taught foraging classes in Alberta to both adults and children  for several years. I am a professional Gardener and consultant for all things Food Forest related. I hold a PDC, a PTT via Jude Hobbs of P.I.N.A and have worked extensively with Calgary Board Of Education in creating safe , appropriate curriculums for teaching gardening courses for children. I am also a mother/grandmother and child safety is priority #1. 

숙제 제공
Some class reading from public domain resources . At home note taking and drawing required. Notepad and pens/pencils required. 
수업 외 주당 0 - 1 시간
제공되는 평가
Ongoing informal assessment and a demonstration of knowledge will determine learner progress. 
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Source material for this course includes but is not limited to : Networkofnature.org  , Natureconservancy.ca  , Database of Vascular Plants of Canada [VASCAN] University of Montreal Biodiversity Centre / gbif.org , https://legacy.teachers.ab.ca First Nations Traditional Plants and Uses , https://albertametis.com Traditional Plants . 
Recommended books : Weeds of Canada and Northern United States : A Guide for Identification [University of Alberta  press] Edmonton Alberta Canada 
The Boreal Herbal :Wild Food and Medicine Plants of the North By Gray, B
Perennials For The Prairies by Sara Williams and Edgar W Toop and Roger Vick 
Fun Flash Cards that include Indigenous names for plants Pacific Northwest Plant Knowledge Cards by Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network